From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 10s
Valkyries break WNBA record
Golden State Valkyries win WNBA title without All-WNBA player.
In brief
Golden State Valkyries win WNBA title without All-WNBA player. Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship without any All-WNBA player on roster. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Valkyries in WNBA Finals
Golden State Valkyries are in WNBA Finals, two wins from championship.
No All-WNBA players
Valkyries won title without any first- or second-team All-WNBA player.
32-12 record
Valkyries went 32-12 in regular season and 7-3 in playoffs.
No star power
Valkyries succeeded without league’s top players.
Championship without All-WNBA
If Valkyries win, they’ll be first team to win title without All-WNBA player.
Historical context
WNBA had 28 seasons before Valkyries’ 2025 arrival.
Past teams
Chicago Sky won 2014 title without All-WNBA player.
Gabby Williams
Williams played 25 minutes per game, named All-Defensive first team.
Janelle Salaun
Salaun scored double figures twice in playoffs after ranking second in points.
Kiah Stokes
Stokes averaged 3.6 points per game in regular season.
Natalie Nakase
Nakase won 2025 coach award, turned 23-win team into 32-win squad.
What matters
Valkyries’ success comes from teamwork, not individual stats.
At a glance
Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship without any All-WNBA player on roster.
